Two more weeks in Adelaide and then it is time to pack the bags and head off to the Reykjavik Literary Festival. Among others I will talk World War 2 and the role of satire when writing about sensitive topics with Timur Vermes, author of “Look who’s back” – a novel about how Adolf Hitler wakes up in Berlin in 2011 (and starts a very successful youtube-channel).
The festival has managed to pull together a great line-up of writers. Apart from Vermes talks will be held by, among others, David Mitchell, Dave Eggers, Stine Pilgaard and Teju Cole.
I have always wanted to visit Iceland, so attending this festival will be a real treat.
Here is some more info about my talk with Vermes